About this Event
Drypoint is an intaglio printmaking technique whereby a design is scratched into a perspex or metal plate. These scratches create a burr, which holds ink. Damp paper is then pressed deep into these lines, transferring the design to the paper.
It is an easy technique to grasp, produces beautiful soft, velvety lines and can be combined with other techniques to add colour.
Absolutely no previous experience of painting or drawing is necessary to enjoy this fascinating and relaxing workshop.
As far as the design is concerned, any line drawing will work well - it's a fantastic technique for making expressive marks! Extra areas of colour can be introduced with other techniques such as chine collé which I will explain further in the workshop.
For our purposes, we will be using perspex. The advantage of this is that you can bring a design with you, and place the perspex over the top and draw the image.
These workshops are open to complete beginners as well as those who have some experience.
On this workshop you will design, carve and print your own design.
Cancellations/Refunds: You are confirmed on the class once your booking is received. If you are unable to attend due to illness or other reasons you do not have the right to a refund. If you wish to cancel your place on the course and transfer the place to a friend or colleague we can look to accommodate this, so please get in touch if this is the case.
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Location: This workshop is held at AWOL studios, Hope Mill, Ancoats. It is a three-minute walk from New Islington Metrolink Station, which is one stop over from Manchester Piccadilly. There is on street parking on nearby roads (please be aware that the free parking at the Mill is purely for Hope Mill Theatre).
Disability access: Hope Mill is not DDA compliant. There are no disability toilets. The studio is on the 5th floor which is a lot of stairs for anyone who has health issues
General access: There is a lift – although maintained in excellent working order for 98% of the time, Hope Mill cannot guarantee that it won’t be out of service during the workshop period due to maintenance or repair.
Smoking: smoking is only permitted outside the property under the entrance canopy within 3 meters of the cigarette disposal bin
If you have any questions at all, please get in touch.
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Looking forward to seeing you there!
Rach
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Hope Mill, Hope Mill, Manchester, United Kingdom
GBP 70.00